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from Park Cities People December 2021

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Former Scot takes musical path to sell NYC real estate

By Daniel Lalley

Special Contributor

Growing up among the ivy-clad colonials and cross-gabled Tudors of University Park seems a far cry from Manhattan’s metropolitan hustle and highrise culture.

Even at our busiest, during the early autumn openers for SMU football or the late nights on Knox Street, there seems a clear difference between the pace of Park Cities and Park Avenue.

For one Highland Park High alumnus, both worlds serve to bookend a fascinating journey that began from his earliest days growing up in Dallas and led him to a fastpaced career selling luxury real estate within the Walldorf Astoria.

Dan Tubb is the senior director of sales for Towers of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City; Normally, real estate professionals don’t like to see words like “asbestos.” But when Dan Tubb (22) played football in 1980, that nickname belonged to him and other members of the Scots

secondary. (PHOTOS: COURTESY DAN TUBB)

I loved growing up here. It’s an incredible foundation for doing just about anything in life. Dan Tubb

Meet Dan Tubb, a former defensive back for the Highland Park Scots and former sportswriter for this very publication.

“My main focus back then was to start for the Highland Park Scots,” he recalled.

Tubb has a lot of great memories growing up in the community.

“I loved growing up here,” he said. “It’s an incredible foundation for doing just about anything in life.”

After graduating from Highland Park, Tubb attended the University of Texas in Austin. He was highly involved in youth ministry and even had plans to attend seminary after getting his degree in psychology. en, his life took a different turn.

“I had a roommate who convinced me to sing,” he said. “We used to sing around the piano at my fraternity, and he said, ‘Dan, you’re really good.’”

Shortly after, Tubb joined the Longhorn Singers at UT and “caught the bug,” as he calls it. He did off-Broadway productions and finally decided to take his talents to the mecca of musical theater. With a full scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, he landed in New York City.

For years, Tubb has lived and worked in NYC. He’s held residence everywhere from Hell’s Kitchen to Washington Heights. He’s lived in four-floor walk-ups with six roommates and now lives in New Jersey with his family.

With so many transitions, he found a knack for house hunting. When he learned he could make money doing it, he was sold. He walked into a Century 21 office one day and never looked back.

Cut to our current year, and Dan is still at it. He’s worked with everyone from Bon Jovi to Samuel L. Jackson and earned a starring role in the story of the Waldorf Astoria as the senior director of sales.

Having just celebrated its 90th anniversary in September, e Towers of the Waldorf Astoria are set for a new chapter to be penned with help from our own Highland Park alumnus.

“With 375 residences, this will be the first time people have an opportunity to own in this historic space,” Tubb said. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the journey.”

Of course, with former residents like Harry Truman and Elizabeth Taylor, Tubb is among great company on this ride.

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Final deadline: April 15 Visit ntbca.org/omot.

Don’t just doodle during boring business meetings. Showcase that artistic talent in the office to inspire creativity.

Companies who participate in On My Own Time (OMOT), a trademarked corporate art competition from the Business Council for the Arts (BCA), use the program to engage, inspire, and create camaraderie for their employees.

“ e program enriches our institution by showcasing the passions and talents of employees at every level of the organization and beyond our scientific and medical mission,” said Courtney Crothers, art curator for UT Southwestern Medical Center. e hospital has participated in the competition for 19 years, she said. “Many employees participate every year; it’s a rewarding experience for everyone involved.”

Now in its 28th year, BCA’s On My Own Time (OMOT) links business and the arts in a collaborative exhibition of creativity from the home studios of those who are business professionals by day and talented artists by night.

From pilots to engineers and managers to salespeople, professionals in North Texas are writing, drawing, painting, sculpting, and making creative statements on their own time.

BCA touts several benefits of the competition. On My Own Time: • Sparks creativity and inclusion in the workplace • Connects workers from diverse personal and industry backgrounds • Enriches employee experience and strengthens company culture • Creates dialogue between employees and the arts community • Engages employees vertically and horizontally • Recognized creative talent

– Staff report

After companies hold in-house or online exhibitions, the Business Council for the Arts showcases the best On My Own Time art entries at NorthPark Center and literary entries at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. (PHOTO: COURTESY

BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS)

Sneaker Haven (PHOTO: COURTESY SNEAKER HAVEN)

Madison Reed

(PHOTO: COURTESY MADISON REED)

NOW OPEN

Club Champion

Mockingbird Station

The golf club fitter and building company recently opened in a 2,500-square-foot studio in the shopping center and offers more than 50,000 hittable golf clubhead and shaft combinations and trained master fitters.

Leatherology (PHOTO: JUSTIN CLEMONS)

Leatherology

NorthPark Center

The leather goods brand co-founded by Dallas natives and siblings Rae Liu and David Liu recently opened its first retail location with a pop-up shop. The shop includes personalized gifts, bestselling handbags, travel bags, accessories, and an on-site monogramming service.

Madison Reed

6025 Royal Lane

The hair coloring company recently opened its sixth Dallas location. Inside find The Hair Color Bars offering color services, product purchases and pickup, free color consultations, and at-home hair color and care tips.

Mane Salon

Mockingbird Station

The business recently opened in the 1,894-square-foot space near Pure Milk & Honey. It provides a wide range of personalized services from styling, coloring, consultations, and more.

Rolex

Highland Park Village e Swiss watch manufacturer recently opened its first standalone boutique in North Texas in a two-story salon space near Bistro 31.

Sneaker Haven

Mockingbird Station

The shoe store recently opened a pop-up store in a 1,033-square-foot space nestled between West Elm and Buda Juice in the shopping center.

CLOSED FOR NOW

Heim BBQ

3130 W. Mockingbird Lane e popular barbecue eatery’s location near Love Field is closed for now after a fire inside a kitchen wall in early November. Dallas Fire-Rescue said everyone made it out safely, but it’s unknown as of press time when the Mockingbird location might reopen.

COMING

Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill

7859 Walnut Hill Lane e gastropub is gearing up to open its third Texas location in Preston Hollow in early 2022. e menu offers a variety of cuisines from salads and sandwiches to tacos to Szechuan orange chicken and braised pork belly ramen.

– Staff Report